Cancer in dogs is one of the most common and serious diseases that many pet owners face. However, with the right information and early detection, many types of cancer can be successfully treated. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, symptoms and treatments of canine cancer and how you can improve your four-legged friend's quality of life.
Agammaglobulinemia is a rare but serious immune deficiency disease that can occur in dogs. Affected dogs completely or partially lack certain antibodies (called gamma globulins), making them more susceptible to infection and disease. Knowledge of this disease is crucial for veterinarians, breeders and dog owners to provide affected dogs with the best possible care and treatment.
During the warm months of the year, many dogs look for a refreshing cool down in lakes and ponds. But while swimming in the cool water is a welcome change for our four-legged friends, there are invisible dangers lurking in the water. One of them is duck schistosomiasis, also known as cercarial dermatitis or bathing dermatitis. In this article, we explain what duck schistosomiasis is, how it affects dogs, and how to prevent and treat it.
A walk in the forest or in the park can be a real danger for our dogs. Ticks lurk everywhere and can transmit the dangerous disease babesiosis. In this article, we take a close look at babesiosis in dogs, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Finally, we would like to answer all dog owners' most important questions on the subject and give tips for prevention.
In animals, brachycephaly is the result of selective breeding. Through breeding selection, the skull, particularly the nose and lower jaw, became increasingly shortened. Even adult animals should retain their childlike snub nose. When short-headedness is exaggerated through excessive and incorrect selection, an extreme form of brachycephaly results. With these FAQs we answer the most frequently asked questions.
